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Geofence Setup

Create circular and polygon geofences with entry/exit alerts.

Last updated March 15, 2026

Geofences are virtual boundaries drawn on the map. Open VTS triggers alerts when a vehicle enters or exits a geofenced area, enabling automated compliance and security monitoring.

Creating a Geofence#

  1. Navigate to Geofences in the sidebar
  2. Click + Add Geofence
  3. Choose the shape: Circle, Polygon, or Polyline
  4. Draw the boundary on the map
  5. Enter a name and optional description
  6. Click Save

Geofence Types#

TypeBest For
CircleSimple zones like depots, parking lots, or customer sites
PolygonComplex areas like city zones, industrial parks, or route corridors
PolylineRoute-based corridors (e.g., approved highway path)

Assigning Alert Rules#

After creating a geofence, link it to notification rules: Navigate to Notifications → Geofence and select the geofence, target devices, and notification channels (email, push, webhook).

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A single geofence can be shared across multiple devices and notification rules. Changes to the geofence boundary automatically apply to all linked rules.
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